Sporting director poised to depart at end of season Guardiola expected to decide own future in winter Txiki Begiristain is poised to depart as Manchester City sporting director at the end of the season, in a move that may influence Pep Guardiolas own decision regarding whether to remain as the clubs manager. Begiristain joined City in October 2012, having been Barcelonas director of football for seven years until 2010. At
